1. The plan for a year begins in spring, and the plan for a day begins in the morning. ——Liang Xiao Yi of the Southern Dynasties, "Compiled Essentials"

Meaning: Do more and do a good job at the beginning of a year (or a day), so as to prepare for the work of the whole year (or the whole day) The foundation or the most precious time of the year is spring.

2. The spring silkworms will not run out until they are dead, and the wax torch will not dry until it turns to ashes. ——"Untitled" by Li Shangyin of the Tang Dynasty

Meaning: The spring silkworm spins its cocoon and spins out the silk only when it dies, and the candle needs to burn out and turn to ashes before the tear-like wax can drip dry.

3. If a worker wants to do his job well, he must first sharpen his tools. ——Confucius's "The Analects of Confucius·Wei Linggong"

Meaning: If a craftsman wants to do his job well, he must first make his tools sharp.

4. Be broad-minded and make reservations, accumulate thick and thin. ——Su Shi's "Jia Shuo Sends Zhang Hu"

Meaning: After reading extensively and using it simply and prudently, it is slowly released after deep accumulation.

5. The sea accepts hundreds of rivers, and tolerance is great; standing on a wall of thousands of feet, without desire is strong. ——Lian Zexu, Governor-General's Office Coupon in the late Qing Dynasty

Meaning: The sea can accommodate hundreds of rivers because of its vastness; the mountains can be so tall because there are no intrigues and desires in the world.

6. The three armies can seize the commander, but an ordinary man cannot seize the will. ——"The Analects of Confucius·Zihan"

Meaning: The leader of the army can be changed, but the ambition of the man (a man with ambition) cannot be changed.